Des Cahill has announced that he is stepping down from his role on RTE's The Sunday Game after 15 seasons at the helm.
The presenter says he has made the decision because he wants to be able to attend live games again and will now work on Saturday Sport and Sunday Sport on RTE Radio 1.
He said in a statement: "The reason I want a change is very straightforward - I want to go to live games again!
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"It's been a privilege to host The Sunday Game for the past 15 seasons, but I miss the sense of fun and anticipation as you make your way to a match, the feeling of tension and excitement, the roar of the crowd.
"I can't wait to experience that again when I'm fronting Saturday Sport and Sunday Sport live from some of the most iconic venues in the country".
He continued: "I'm hugely grateful and in debt to the fantastic team on The Sunday Game, who work so hard to bring the programme to air every week throughout the Championship.
"I've no doubt that their passion and commitment to deliver for the audience will continue in the seasons ahead with a new presenter in the hot seat."
RTE says that Joanne Cantwell will continue to anchor The Sunday Game Live and that a new presenter for The Sunday Game will be announced in 2023.
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